Previously on Chapter 9

So I can't blame Y/N for reacting this way. It must be very painful for her handle. Along with the pressures and stresses she's having. I can only hope that she's going to be okay.

-Recovery-

Y/N P.O.V

When I wake up, the first thing I notice is the white ceiling above me. I can hear a faint beeping sound. I turn my head to the sound to see a small monitor. It shows my heartbeat, and blood pressure.

I feel warmth on my hand. I turn my head to see a boy sleeping, his hand holding mine. I blink a few times, trying get my eyes to focus as my sight are slightly blurry.

Once my sight is cleared. I can see the boy is Mike. I furrow my eyebrow in confusion. Until everything that have been happening the past few months start coming back in. Including what happened to Eleven. How she turned into dust.

Flashback

"Eleven, no!!" I yelled. She gives me a faint smile. "Goodbye, Y/N..." she said. She averted her focus on the demogorgon. The lights in the room starts to flicker. She starts to scream, which makes me cover my ears as tears streams down my cheeks. I have to close my eyes because the flickering light is hurting them.

When I open my eyes, the only thing in front of me were black dusts. No sign of Eleven or the monster. I move to stand up and starts calling out for her. But I receive no response. I remember collapsing after that, and everything turns dark.

End of Flashback

I feel tears streams down my cheeks. I choke out a sob. I cover my mouth with my hand that isn't held by Mike.

"Y/N. Hey..." he said, noticing that I'm crying. I turn to look at him. I move to sit up and he helps me. He wraps his arms around me. I start to cry harder as he tries his best to comfort me. I lean my head against his chest, clutching onto the front of his shirt.

The door opens to reveal my mom. "Mom..." I said. She looks relieved when she realize I'm awake. She speed walks towards me. Mike pulls away from me, to let her embrace me.

"Oh, honey... thank goodness you're okay" she said. I smile as I hug her back. "Eleven..." I said. "Eleven? The girl you've been talking about?" She said. I nod my head, looking at her with tears in my eyes. "She's gone, mama. Gone..." I said. "Oh, honey..." she said. She pulls me into a hug again. I start to cry harder as I cling onto her arms.

After a while of crying, I start to feel tired and a little drowsy. I feel my mom gently moving me to a much comfortable position. I close my eyes and let myself drift off to sleep.

Mike P.O.V

Y/N have fallen asleep. I stare at her worriedly. Her mom is caressing her hair softly, trying to get her into a deeper sleep. She needs to rest, especially after what have been happening. She must feel drained.

Her mom turns to look at me. "Can I trust you that you'll look after my daughter for me. I have a lot of work to do. I can't leave peacefully, if I don't know whether my daughter will be alright or not" she said. I smile and nod my head.

"Of course, Mrs. L/N. I'll look after Y/N for you. I'm not going to leave her side. I promise" I said. She smiles and nods her head. She turns to Y/N and place a gentle kiss on her forehead. "I'll get going then... I'm counting on you" she said. I nod my head. She turns around and walks away.

I turn to look at Y/N. I take a seat on the chair I sat down earlier. I gently hold her hand as I watch her sleep. She looks so peaceful. But the tear stains on her face, lets me know that she's feeling grief. I lower my head and place a soft kiss on the back of her hand.

She must have felt so much pain. To lose someone so close. Someone like a sister, it must have taken a lot from her. I can't imagine how I would be if anything happened to my family.

I bit my lips as I contemplate what to do. I slowly lift my hand and gently place it on her head. I caress her hair softly. "Don't worry, Y/N... I'm always here for you" I said, in a soft voice. I don't wanna wake her up. So I have to be extra quiet. I place my head on my arm and let myself drift off to sleep once again.

***

Y/N P.O.V

The nurse brought me some food to eat, before I can eat my medicine. The food didn't look as bad as I remember hospital food would be. But it doesn't look that appetizing either. Mike is sitting next to me on the chair, he have a magazine in his hand as he reads while keeping me company.

I turn to look at Mike as I chew on my food. "Mike?" I said, after swallowing the food. He looks up from the magazine and looks at me. "Yeah?" He said. "Did they manage to save Will?" I asked. "Yeah... Will is okay. He's already awake before you. He'll be fine. Thank you for helping us find him..." he said. "It's actually Eleven who found him" I said. "No... YOU told her where to look, Y/N. You're the reason we manage to find Will" he said. I just smile softly at him.

"I'm glad your friend is okay..." I said. "Our friend, Y/N... you're one of us now" he said. "I am?" I said. He smiles and nods his head. "Of course..." he said. I just give him a small smile.

"Do you think I'd ever be a normal girl?" I asked, breaking the silence. "Why'd you ever want to be normal? These powers you have... the things you are able to do... it's amazing, Y/N. I'd gladly have them any day. You're like... a superhero!!" he said. I shake my head and giggle. "Nerd..." I said. He just grins at me.

"Thank you, Mike... for making me feel better about myself" I said. "Of course... I'll always be here for you" he said. "Promise?" I asked. He nods his head and lift his pinky finger. "Promise" he said. I smile and entwine my pinky with his.

All these time I've been trying to hide. I thought that I will never be accepted. That I will be treated as a freak. But now that I meet Mike and the others... I know there always will be someone that will accept me for who I am. I'm so glad that I saved them... or I wouldn't have able to find real friends.

*to be continued*